Gallery House | Daniel Boddam

The concept for the Gallery House was to declutter
the interiors, paving the way for a calm and tranquil
environment that functions as a gallery space for the
clients to exhibit their extensive art collection.

The clients wanted to create a new addition that gave
them more space, natural light and opportunities to
display artwork. They also wanted to facilitate indoor
outdoor living. The design ethos of considered
simplicity, has been applied to the project, by reducing
the furnishings down to what is essential, and
decluttering the interior.
The new open plan living arrangement enables the
kitchen and furnishings to float in space, freeing
up the perimeter walls for artwork display. The rear
addition is filled with natural light which is permitted
through a series of shade canopies, voids and light
wells. At different times of the day, the interior shifts
in harmony with the sun.
The new sculptural spiral stair connects to the master
bedroom, emulating the graceful curves of the piano
and creating a sense of lyricism.

A new minimalist addition was added to the rear of
the two storey Victorian semi, decluttering the interior
whilst providing breathing space. The rear is
conceived as a gallery; a container of light. The charm
of the existing house was preserved whilst a new
minimalist addition provides more space, light and
connections with nature.

This project encapsulates the studio’s holistic design
approach. The exterior and internal environments
harmonise and complement each other. The design
showcases how a modern intervention can improve
and enhance life in a small space.